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Rodriguez: I will come back stronger

A fractured metatarsal has failed to dampen the spirits of Real Madrid star James Rodriguez, who has promised to come back stronger.

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Written ByPeter Hanson

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Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has vowed to come back stronger
than ever after suffering a fractured metatarsal.

The Colombia international required surgery after damaging the
fifth metatarsal in his right foot during Wednesday's 2-1 La Liga
victory over Sevilla, in which he scored the opener.

Rodriguez is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but
the forward remains in positive spirits.

"I will recover and come back stronger than ever," he posted on
Twitter.

"The messages [I have received] are very supportive. Thank
you!"

Rodriguez moved to the Santiago Bernabeu in a high-profile move
from Monaco among much fanfare in the close-season, after
impressing at last season's World Cup where he collected the Golden
Boot award.

The former Porto star has scored 12 goals in all competitions
for Real this season.